You turn the key, pull the yoke back, and leave the ground and all your worries behind. This airplane brings that simplicity and that freedom in a form that makes it accessible to RC hobbyists the world over. It’s a balsa-built beauty, and it’s pre-covered in an envy-inspiring trim scheme from No Coast Design. Take wing.

1/8 scale buggy competition is as fierce as it gets. You want every advantage possible — and it starts with the 21XR-B Version II engine.

This version of the 21XR-B power plant has been totally re-designed. It’s even more reliable, and the new 21J3-I carb is easy to tune. The aluminum cooling head ensures steady power even under harsh conditions.

The Hangar 9 Valiant™ 10cc ARF is everything that made the giant-scale version famous in a size that takes full advantage of smaller engines. It will also accept equivalent brushless electric power systems and floats too-no modifications necessary.

The 53-inch span Tower Hobbies Ryan STA pulls off scale aerobatics with style. This electric ARF version of the Golden Age icon includes the scale eye-catching checkerboard design on the underside of the wing. The lightweight, built-up wood airframe reduces assembly time, while the removable one-piece wing makes it easy for pilots to store and transport. Short, direct servo linkages result in superior control. Combining incredible value with unbeatable performance, the Tower Hobbies Ryan STA is the perfect plane for stepping up from foamies to more advanced aircraft.